As art critic Mary Louise Schumacher mentioned Monday, the street party outside the bar at 2599 S. Logan Ave. will have live music by Football at 1 p.m., Call Me Lightning at 2:45 and Jaill at 4:30, and mittens, hats and scarves for sale by crafters. | Feb. 7, 2013»Read Full Blog Post

10 a.m. Friday

What's that old saying - home is where the improvement project is? It is at the Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Show, running through Sunday at State Fair Park's Wisconsin Exposition Center. | Feb. 7, 2013»Read Full Article

Brick3 Pizza, which opened in 2009 at 1107 N. Old World 3rd St., now is serving slices and pies at its second location, the first-floor dining room of Dick’s, at 730 N. Milwaukee St. | Feb. 7, 2013»Read Full Blog Post(1)

I do a pretty decent job of predicting the Oscar winners each year. But while I cover music for a living, when it comes to predicting the Grammys, I've never wagered any money.

That's because the Grammys are notoriously difficult to predict - except in a year where there's one clear dominating artist, like Adele, who collected multiple golden gramophones last year for her work on her mega blockbuster album "21." | Feb. 7, 2013»Read Full Article

Here's a guide to where, and whether, you can see this year's Oscar-nominated feature films in Milwaukee. In addition, you can see this year's nominated live-action and animated short films in separate programs starting Friday at the Oriental Theatre.

Madison - James Cromwell, the Oscar-nominated actor who starred in "L.A. Confidential" and "Babe," was arrested Thursday morning with protester Jeremy Beckham of PETA for shouting during a University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents meeting, calling campus research on cats torture, not science.

The two burst into the meeting room as a UW System official was beginning a report to the regents about whether the system is on target to reach its goal of producing 80,000 more degree holders by 2025. | Feb. 7, 2013»Read Full Article(133)

Seared scallops are served on red curry with braised pineapple and coconut foam. The plate offers enough heat to match the sweetness.

"The food at my country club is terrific," some readers have said to me over the years. "Would you review it?" Or, at the grimmer end of the spectrum, "The food at my country club needs help. Would you review it?"

My question to them: "Is it open to the public?" The answer has always been no, so mine was, too. | Feb. 7, 2013»Read Full Article(8)

Winter weather be darned. There's much to do this weekend in Milwaukee, from a night of comedic one-act plays to an outdoor street festival that embraces this time of year. Watch the video to find out more.

Dreamy indie pop outfit Twin Shadow-stage name for Brooklyn based musician George Lewis Jr.-has scheduled a stop at Turner Hall Ballroom, 1040 N. 4th St., June 3 as part of its True Story Tour.

Twin Shadow's debut album "Forget" was co-produced by Chris Taylor from similar-minded act Grizzly Bear and released on Taylor's Terrible Records label in 2010 before getting picked up by more sizable indie 4AD. Twin Shadow released its follow-up, "Confess," last year. | Feb. 7, 2013»Read Full Article

Not sure if he'll bring his Pyramid of Greatness, but Ron Swanson - actually, the guy who plays him, actor and comedian Nick Offerman - is coming to the Pabst Theater Feb. 23 for a slice of "American Ham."

"Ham" is described as a "veritable smorgasbord of cautionary tales, tunes and tips for prosperity (with minor nudity)." | Feb. 7, 2013»Read Full Article

Today marks the birthday of one of hip-hop music's greatest producers, Detroit's J Dilla. His life was cut short three days after his 32nd birthday due to a rare blood disorder. Dilla left behind several classic albums, songs and beats that most rappers would give a limb to rap over.

The Betty Brinn Children's Museum and the Harley-Davidson Foundation are teaming up to open a new educational exhibit at the museum on March 1 called "Hands-On Harley-Davidson"

Children can work together to create a play motorcycle using interchangeable custom parts and accessories, including seats, saddle bags, mirrors, and engine components. | Feb. 7, 2013»Read Full Article

Milwaukee toppling New Orleans as the new Mardi Gras capital? Perhaps, because "Mardi Gras Celebration Night" comes to a venue that's actually plugged in: The Domes; "Music Under Glass" Thursday. Paul Cebar headlines the lineup, and there will be a $100 prize for Best Mardi Gras costume. Tip: Think multiple strands.